What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sloter Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship position at Lycoming College?
Lycoming College is searching for a dynamic and enthusiastic leader to serve as the Sloter Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship. The new chair will bring broad knowledge and expertise to the college, demonstrating excellence in teaching and the ability to prepare students for real-world success in entrepreneurship. A variety of academic and applied backgrounds may qualify a candidate for this position. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or related fields (e.g., Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, Economics) or a D.B.A, M.B.A., or J.D along with a track record of entrepreneurial experience.
The Sloter Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship serves as the driving force for the academic and co-curricular elements of the Entrepreneurship program at Lycoming College. The design of the academic program as a minor encourages an interdisciplinary focus, empowering students to develop expertise in entrepreneurship that can be applied across diverse areas of interest, industries, and fields of study. The Lycoming College Entrepreneurship program welcomes an innovative leader who is excited to try new things both inside and outside of the classroom.
The typical teaching load for the Sloter Chair is 3-3 or 3-2, depending on the design and nature of co-curricular entrepreneurship activities within an academic year. As a member of the Business Administration department and Institute of Management Studies, the chair teaches courses that serve the Entrepreneurship minor, the Business Administration major, as well as interdisciplinary academic programs such as Performing Arts Management. This faculty member is encouraged to take a lead role in course development, customizing the curriculum to best suit the needs of the students. The Sloter Chair will also serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students enrolled in entrepreneurship and business administration.
An important element of this position is an interest and a talent for leading co-curricular activities. Applicants are encouraged to describe their interest in developing hands-on programs and entrepreneurial events on campus (i.e., idea incubators, pitch competitions, etc.). In addition to on campus experiential learning, this position will work closely with the college’s Center for Enhanced Academic Experience (CEAE) to coordinate internship, practicum, and other applied experiences within the local Williamsport, PA community and beyond.
The Sloter Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship is made possible through the generous financial support of the former chairman of the Lycoming College Board of Trustees, Stanley Sloter ’80 and Jolene (Hall) Sloter ’80.
To apply, interested applicants should send the following materials:
Application review with begin August 24, 2026 and will cease once the position has been filled.
Who we are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52 academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
The Sloter Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship serves as the driving force for the academic and co-curricular elements of the Entrepreneurship program at Lycoming College. The design of the academic program as a minor encourages an interdisciplinary focus, empowering students to develop expertise in entrepreneurship that can be applied across diverse areas of interest, industries, and fields of study. The Lycoming College Entrepreneurship program welcomes an innovative leader who is excited to try new things both inside and outside of the classroom.
The typical teaching load for the Sloter Chair is 3-3 or 3-2, depending on the design and nature of co-curricular entrepreneurship activities within an academic year. As a member of the Business Administration department and Institute of Management Studies, the chair teaches courses that serve the Entrepreneurship minor, the Business Administration major, as well as interdisciplinary academic programs such as Performing Arts Management. This faculty member is encouraged to take a lead role in course development, customizing the curriculum to best suit the needs of the students. The Sloter Chair will also serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students enrolled in entrepreneurship and business administration.
An important element of this position is an interest and a talent for leading co-curricular activities. Applicants are encouraged to describe their interest in developing hands-on programs and entrepreneurial events on campus (i.e., idea incubators, pitch competitions, etc.). In addition to on campus experiential learning, this position will work closely with the college’s Center for Enhanced Academic Experience (CEAE) to coordinate internship, practicum, and other applied experiences within the local Williamsport, PA community and beyond.
The Sloter Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship is made possible through the generous financial support of the former chairman of the Lycoming College Board of Trustees, Stanley Sloter ’80 and Jolene (Hall) Sloter ’80.
To apply, interested applicants should send the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- C.V. or Resume
- Statement on teaching entrepreneurship in a liberal arts environment (250-words)
- Relevant Teaching Materials (sample syllabi, course evaluations, teaching philosophy, as desired)
- Contact information for 3 References (references will not be contacted without candidate permission)
Application review with begin August 24, 2026 and will cease once the position has been filled.
Who we are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52 academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals.
Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.